Of course what they don't know is that tragically, Tina never left the Square and died in Gray's house. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Doctor Who (2005) and Clocking Off (2000). [6], After working as a telephone receptionist at a doctor's surgery, Blake landed her most notable role: soul singer Frankie Pierre, a character who appeared in EastEnders during 1996 and 1997. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13 . EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 'ridiculous' soap for 'normalising violence' - 11 years after her character Heather Trott was murdered dailymail.co.uk - Geraint Llewellyn 4h Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. The TV star was brutally killed by her sibling inthe flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, in 2012, during a row over anoverflowing bath. The hairdresser was taken to a west London police station where he was formally charged with the murders. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? EastEnders star Max Bowden reportedly enjoyed a secret tryst in his dressing room with Love Island's Olivia Hawkins, before her stint in the South African villa.. Just weeks ago, his new flame Chelsea Fox found one of her earrings in Gray's car but after lying about that too, he was able to get rid of the evidence. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. Simpson-Kent admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence. Her acting credits include Joe Guy, Love's Labour's Lost, and Twelfth Night, while directing credits include Oxford Street at the Soho Theatre and The Burial at the Almeida Theatre. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive, their disappearance became a murder investigation, Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, a text was sent from Sian's phone to her sister, using a friend's card to book the 900 flight, discovered three bodies buried in shallow graves in the garden. A former EastEnders actress and her two sons were murdered by her partner as she planned to leave with the children, a court has heard. Three days later, on December 16, 2015, Sian and her two sons - eight-year-old Zachary and Amon, four - were reported missing. Triple killer Arthur Simpson-Kent faces life behind bars after . 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Mick spends the night looking for his aunt, still gutted that she seemingly ran away when he was planning on fleeing with her. She said at the time: "Finally the time has come to say goodbye to my EastEnders family. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. The Directorate of Professional Standards was informed on Monday, 4 January, and is working with the investigation team to fully understand the timeline of police interaction with the family. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. Zachary, Sian (pictured in EastEnders) and Amon were found dead at their London home, Arthur Simpson-Kent was first arrested on a beach in Ghana by local police, The couple's sons Zachary (in orange) and Amon, were also killed, Simpson-Kent was arrested in the coastal village of Butre, Ghana, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . 2023 BBC. He was extradited to the UK and charged with the killings in February 2016. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the . In a text message sent to his mother shortly after his extradition to the UK, Simpson-Kent wrote: The Mirror reports his mother replied: "Arthur please dont kill yourself. Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. Some viewers are asking if Tina is really dead, and if Gray actually killed her, or if she managed to survive. 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On Boxing Day, wanting her out of his house, Gray lied to her and her family that the police were going to arrest her as the witness was legit. The character was being set up for a crime she did not commit after becoming a key suspect in Ian Beale's attack - with Gray actually behind a faked witness statement. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Ghana. 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Any of the six could find themselves in circumstances that result in a showdown with Nish, while there is still plenty more to be revealed. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case - here is everything we know. A neighbour of the family, Sandra Metzgen, spoke at the time about how worried she was for her: "Sian has motor neurone disease and I think it has got worse," she told the Sun. View our online Press Pack. Sian, 43, was a successful actress and voiceover artist who starred in 56 episodes of EastEnders as the singer Frankie Pierre in 1996 and 1997 and also appeared in The Bill, Casualty and Doctors. What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? Days after the bodies were found, he was arrested on a beach in Ghana by local police. As plenty of Eastenders fans predict that the mystery murder victim this Christmas will be Nish Panesar, we take a closer look at all the clues hinting this may be the case Tony McCluskie, 36, of Shoreditch, east. Tina Carter died in a recent EastEnders episode with actress Luisa Bradshaw-White bowing out of the role - but how did she die? Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. Simpson-Kent then left the house in Sian's car that evening before police returned at 8pm to find the house locked up and in darkness. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer has revealed she knew for a while that her tragic character Chantelle Atkins would be killed by abusive husband Gray. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. Tragic EastEnders star Sandy Ratcliff's last public appearance was giving evidence at the Old Bailey for her boyfriend in his murder trial. Having ditched Sian's car in London, he travelled to Glasgow and flew from there to Ghana - his country of birth - after using a friend's card to book the 900 flight. She had spoken to her mother, Lindell Blake, about the four of them moving in with her but her mother said Simpson Kent could not come, which Ms Blake "appeared to accept". Sian was reported missing on December 16 2015when she was not seen again after visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London, to discuss moving in with them on December 13 2015. 2 Former. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Calling him out over his lies, she also soon brought up his wife Chantelle's death - before appearing to work out how she really died. "No-one knows where she is. Despite claims that Arthur Simpson-Kent had been a "controlling" and "abusive" partner to Sian, he insists he carried out the brutal murders because of Sian's motor neurone disease. Her death was initially treated as a missing person's enquiry after Gemma's killer reported her missing. In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. 's daily newsletter. Go to Ghana one way or Die (sic).". A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case- here is everything we know. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. Police immediately focussed their attention on discovering Arthur Simpson-Kent's whereabouts, and when it was revealed he had fled to Ghana, police travelled to the African country with an arrest warrant to bring him home. Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in an on/off affair with Denise Fox, It was the looks on the faces of Kathy Beale and Suki Panesar during the flashforward that gave a major hint. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. EastEnders' Luisa Bradshaw-White says Tina Carter is 'definitely dead', EastEnders villain Gray Atkins will reveal his murder victim Tina Carter is alive next week, Gray drops a major bombshell on the Carters, revealing that he knows Tina is alive and well, Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the run. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . Can women ever trust the Met Police again? Actress Luisa Bradshaw-White who plays Tina in the BBC soap confirmed she was leaving, in a statement in October - with her saying she was bowing out of the role at the end of the year. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them.Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them.Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "It is not suggested that the killings were a mercy killing. During the trial it was heard how she first met Simpson-Kent through work but their initial relationship ended quickly and he went to live in France until 2005. Either way, fans are convinced Nish will soon catch onto the sordid affair, and with her behaviour rumbled, this could serve as a motive for Denise to want him dead. "We have to look at all the evidence and decide whether this is the type of case where the seriousness of the offending was exceptionally high and we have no doubt that it was. Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. 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She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. Something went wrong, please try again later. Many . Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. 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